Ok, this chapter is meant to be short. Sorry, it was mainly a filler anyways, but in my mind it was a necessary filler. Ok, I am trying to be good and be inspired once a week (my muse wants to say she finds this idea hilarious- "keep dreaming, girl"). Last week was New Year's and I wrote a fic on that day for Magnus and Alec, so that was my contribution then, lol. Just to explain. You can read that one if you want, too. =) It was one a.m. sentimental feelings, so quality is not promised. =)

Right, on with the chapter!!!!

Disclaimer: Don't own them. I've gotten over the sad face. I am in a state of acceptance. =)

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As they left the main chamber Clary handed the small flask to Alec. He started to open it before she took hold of his wrist. "Don't," she said quietly. He gave her a curious glance. "Not yet. Wait until we're out."

Narissa laughed. "Wise girl. What good would immortality do him if he was to remain forever here?"

"No eating or drinking in the Seelie Court," Clary reminded. "You've heard about what happened to me."

Magnus gave a wry smile, earning a glare from Clary. "Well, it sounded like a rather memorable and amusing situation," he defended lightly. Her glare didn't lessen and he felt the need to add, "All's well that ends well, right?"

Clary tried to remain angry but her expression dissolved into a smile. It was the kind of glowing smile that comes from girls in love. "Not always, Magnus."

He shrugged. "Details."

Alec held the flask tightly in his fist, keeping careful track of it. After all the worry he wouldn't let go of it any time soon. "Clary?"

"Yeah?"

"Why'd you do it?"

She smiled at him, and Alec noticed something slightly odd. It was the same sort of smile Isabelle always gave him when she patiently (well, patiently for her, which was very impatiently for most other people) explained something obvious to him. He wondered absently when she had become so much like another sister to him? "Because, you're part of my family. I would do anything for my family- surely you knew that?"

Alec nodded. "I didn't know I was necessarily included."

She laughed. "Have some faith!" she chided gently. "You've done a lot for me."

"What about me?" Magnus put in, vain as ever. "Am I not amazing enough to be included in this 'family' of yours?"

Clary bumped him gently. "Only for Alec's sake."

"What?" Magnus said, dawning a highly offended look. "I've known you much longer. Since you were this high," he told her indignantly, his hand gesturing vaguely to a spot a couple feet off the ground. "Really, all that time and I'm only included by extension?"

Clary was giggling and Alec smiled as well, feeling rather amused. Only Magnus could throw such dramatic hissy fits, he reflected. Vain puppy. Warlock. Whatever.

"Here you are," Narissa told them. Clary jumped slightly; the faerie had been so quiet that they had almost forgotten that she was there. Narissa curtsied slightly and moved to walk away.

"Thank you!" Clary called out after her.

The fey girl nodded. "You are welcome. I wish you… luck in your future endeavors." With that, the fey girl melted into the shadows.

"That would be so useful…" Alec noted quietly. The other two gave him curious looks. "To melt into shadows like that. It would be a good shadowhunter power."

Clary rolled her eyes. "Come on, let's go home."

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